This NDC is on FDA's drug shortage list (posted Jul 26, 2023)
Reported reason: Demand increase for the drug
Product Information
METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB is a generic product labeled by Trigen Laboratories, LLC, priced at $0.5761 per EA under NDC 13811070610. Its NADAC has been published 472 times since Sep 20, 2017.
FDA first approved this application on Jul 28, 2017. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
18 mg/1
Manufacturer
Trigen Laboratories, LLCNDC
13811070610
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA205327FDA Approved
7/28/2017
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
8/14/2017
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB has been published 472 times since Sep 20, 2017, and over the history we have for it it has declined 92.1%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.5761 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $7.4116 (Mar 14, 2018) |
| All-time low | $0.5230 (Jul 20, 2022) |
| 52-week high | $0.6989 |
| 52-week low | $0.5758 |
| Median price | $0.8257 |
| Average price | $2.3690 |
| Largest weekly change | -50.2% (Jul 22, 2020) |
| Weeks tracked | 472 |
| Tracking since | Sep 20, 2017 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 1 manufacturer offering a NADAC-published product with this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form (cheapest from each manufacturer, up to 10 shown below). None of the shown alternatives sit below the current price. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB, manufactured by Trigen Laboratories, LLC, is $0.5761 per EA (NDC 13811070610), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB has declined 92.1%. It has been tracked across 472 weekly CMS publications since Sep 20, 2017.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB?
Since Sep 20, 2017, the NADAC for METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB has ranged from a low of $0.5230 (Jul 20, 2022) to a high of $7.4116 (Mar 14, 2018), with a median of $0.8257 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB?
1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB?
METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB (NDC 13811070610) is labeled by Trigen Laboratories, LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
Is METHYLPHENIDATE ER 18 MG TAB in shortage?
Yes — NDC 13811070610 is currently listed in FDA's drug shortage database (posted Jul 26, 2023). Reported reason: Demand increase for the drug.